Description
Discover the delightfully quick and easy Ground Turkey Teriyaki Stir Fry, a perfect choice for both busy weeknights and special occasions. This dish bursts with sweet and savory flavors, thanks to a homemade teriyaki sauce infused with orange zest. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s a versatile meal that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or crisp lettuce wraps. Packed with healthy ingredients, including lean ground turkey and vibrant vegetables, this stir fry is not only nutritious but also customizable to suit your family’s preferences. Enjoy a satisfying dinner that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 cup water (divided)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To make the teriyaki sauce, combine ¾ cup water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a low boil.
- In a bowl, mix the remaining ¼ cup water with corn starch until dissolved. Slowly stir into the saucepan until thickened. Remove from heat and add orange zest.
- In a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat, heat sesame oil. Sauté diced onion for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground turkey; cook until fully cooked through (about 7-10 minutes).
- Stir in broccoli and shredded carrots; cook until heated through (about 5-7 minutes). Pour teriyaki sauce over stir fry and simmer for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg